Rauner caps inauguration festivities with concert, first dance

The road to the inauguration of Bruce Rauner as Illinois' 42nd governor began Jan. 9, 2015, with visits to cities around the state. On Sunday, the Rauners visited the Lincoln Presidential Museum and attended a veterans job fair. Monday's inauguration day was full of pomp and circumstance.

The concert replaced the traditional black tie ball, which Rauner labeled as "stuffy." The $125 ticket price included food and drink, and attendees could choose from a fully stocked bar and chow options ranging from Chicago-based Eli's Cheesecake to barbecue from 17th Street Bar and Grill in downstate Murphysboro.

Keith took the stage after a lengthy intro video that prominently advertised Ford. After the first dance, the Rauner family followed their group hug from earlier in the day with s dance near the front of the stage in a large circle.

Opening the concert was the Boat Drink Caucus, a band of lawmakers who play Jimmy Buffett cover songs and others classics, though they're used to more low-key appearances at Springfield taverns. Their slogan for the night was "practicing in public."